The Society of Independent Show Organizers partnered with UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry to launch a “This Show Is Open” campaign in an effort to stem the wave of event cancellations in the wake of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, outbreak. Read More.

Danielle LeBreck and President & CEO of VISIT Milwaukee Peggy Williams-Smith talk about the event-packed year ahead for Milwaukee, new developments in the city, and all the best venues and offsites for meetings and events.

Convention service managers and event managers are the glue that keeps meetings running, facilitating the relationship between sales and meeting planners. Here are some stories from veteran CSMs on their challenges, successes and why they deserve our respect. Read more.

Chefs at prominent meetings and events properties are noticing a consistent uptick in plant-based alternatives requests from attendees. Read why and dishes they’re serving.

Whether or not you intend to cancel your event due to the coronavirus outbreak, it's important to understand that this impacts every event right now. Here are 10 tips you can use to ensure that you are communicating effectively to those who matter. Read more.

COVID-19 is fluid and complex, and due to the speed of information, there are many important pieces to the overall story that are being left out of the conversation. ALHI President & CEO Michael Dominguez shares some of the facts to battle the hysteria that is upending the meetings and events industry. Read more.

Attendee satisfaction is consistently a top metric used to measure the success of events. But do you consider the event app a key factor in determining attendee satisfaction? Attendees rate a mobile app as the third most important factor contributing to a positive attendee experience. Using an event app ensures the digital experience supports the overall event and enhances the attendee journey, while providing greater insights into attendee behaviors.

A recipient of the numerous prestigious meetings and convention awards, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is a nationally respected and recognized leader in the convention resort arena.

An event’s location has a lot of impact on whether attendees feel up to travelling to a destination. You can peg the speakers, sessions, exhibitors, networking receptions, and food and beverage, but if the city that's hosting your convention or meeting doesn't entice people, it's going to show in the attendance numbers.

Chicago’s McCormick Place—the largest convention center in North America—now diverts almost 100% of its food waste. Read on to see how.